Robert Simmons

Burlington, NC Robert Elmond Simmons, age 81, of 2404 Parrish Street went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 3, 2007. He was a native of Caswell County and the husband of 56 years to Sarah Boswell Simmons who survives. Elmond retired from Annedeen Hosiery and was a member of First Christian Church. He was a former deacon and member of the Board of Trustees for many years at the church. Elmond enjoyed woodworking and was an avid golfer. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Survivors include his wife, Sarah Boswell Simmons of the home; daughters and son-in-law, Nancey Gean Simmons of Burlington and Darlene Simmons Watson and her husband, Bob of Elon; son and daughter-in-law, Ronald Elmond Simmons and his wife, Lisa of Burlington; grandchildren, Travis Lee Simmons and Paige Lowe Simmons; brother and sister-in-law, William Roach Simmons, Jr. and his wife, Sue of Elon. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Roach and Minnie Miles Simmons; sisters, Dorothy Simmons Wilkins and Jane Simmons Tate. The funeral service will be held on Friday, April 6, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Mark Nanney and the burial will follow at Stony Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home and other times at the residence. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church, P O Box 1678, Burlington, NC 27216. Condolences may be sent to the family at info@lowefuneralhome.com